Key points: At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching. It involved one of my students coming up to me and (no joke) declaring that eating your boogers made you … Read More
Key points: In today’s diverse educational landscape, fostering a safe and inclusive environment isn’t just a moral imperative–it’s crucial for effective learning. As educators, we understand that students thrive academically when they feel safe, valued, and respected. By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a … Read More
Key points: Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. It’s not just anecdotal, either. Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Something is broken here. Superintendents see it. Teachers see it. … Read More
Key points: The world of education is always changing, and these days it’s changing faster than ever. It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning model that teachers need to incorporate into their classroom. This is particularly true when it comes to technology. The past … Read More
Key points: Technology has enhanced the opportunities for students to be creative and engage in school work that is meaningful and unique. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. … Read More
Key points: Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation has become paramount. Media literacy empowers students to critically evaluate sources, assess the intent behind content, and engage with diverse … Read More
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, … Read More
Key points: I became a reading specialist in 2015, at which point our school’s previous reading specialist was already using an online literacy platform. This was right about the time a leading literacy vendor was rolling out its new literacy program for struggling adolescent readers, so the following year I … Read More
Key points: With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges. Our main program is HMH Into Reading for younger students and HMH Into Literature for the older students. A few years ago, we also adopted the SIPPS program, which provides systematic … Read More
Key points: As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. This is tough news to swallow, but I’m choosing to view this as motivation. As the … Read More
